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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.64, 608.19 and 263.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.64, 608.19 and 263.71 is: 363.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.64 : 608.19 = 263.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.64/608.19 = 263.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.64x = 608.19 × 263.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.64x = 160,382.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,382.74/440.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.98

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